[Qing] Wang Hongzhu

Yesterday, the deacon took orders from all the gentlemen in your hometown, which belonged to Feng Gongshou, a country of congratulations, and it was said that Hong's writing was not hostile to ancient laws. Although this is a great story, it is difficult to tell the truth, but the friendship of bosom friends is hidden by the center and will never be forgotten. In other words, when you are happy, do your best and write the outline of respecting the country and helping the people directly, in order to get the happiness of the country. However, to judge yourself, we should also judge the world. Therefore, I dare to respect Chen Qiyu, and only the deacons can examine him carefully.

Hong wrote a book about sick people and recommended it. He tried to control the provincial army with words and turned to the official department, but was not allowed; The heir was ordered to urge again, and as a last resort, he was forced to surrender and crawl forward; The compound word makes the son hold the official department, but not allowed. Borrowing from the monk's house in Haotian Temple, he lay stiffly on the couch. I haven't left the temple gate for two months. In other words, if Mr. Adult forgets your patronage, he can't answer it, so he asks the child to thank him with a thorn. You must have white teeth and dim eyes, so you can't write regular script. You want to return your feelings before the deadline. Fortunately, if you are pitied by the son of heaven, you will return to the field.

Congratulating her husband on Guo Xiang's birthday is not a matter of detail. Whether in Hanyuan, Taiwan Province Province or in the Ministry, Mr. Zhu is heard and heard by everyone. If the public is an obstacle, it is thought that it is the life of the country, and its text is spread in the capital, so you can't hide the towel. Hongzhi could not write in response to the imperial edict, but abdicated as a birthday message to congratulate Guo Xiang. No matter how short he is, he can't praise Guo Xiang's virtue, that is, the generosity of the court, which may not be a crime. However, the slapping law is not only inconsistent, but also disturbing. Even those who don't know don't know the face that says Hong. As soon as this article is written today, it is suspected that it is the door of Guo Xiang. If you want to hire someone, you will be accused of deceiving the world and stealing fame. The article is not only insufficient for Guo Xiang, but also tiring for Guo Xiang. The reason why this big article lingers is that it dare not accept it. That is, the deacon Dai Hong wrote it. What a pity!

Otherwise, Xian Si Qi invited one of the prime ministers to educate talents for the Emperor and the whole world, such as Taishan Beidou, which is expected and a great honor. In the meantime, there are many people who are famous for their good words and deeds, including disciples, and those who are interested in being humble are not wood and stone. People who know this well should not have the kindness to take care of the Selection Committee, shouldn't they? It's straight cloth. Only the deacon can forgive it. And begged to tell Guo Xiang: If you invite Foley to Guo Xiang, you will return to Old Huashan. For those who smash the soil, you will have a desire to combine work and rest. In Midnight Yi Deng, you can't forget the virtue of Guo Xiang, and there will be singers shaped by history. (abridged)

Reference translation

Yesterday, you condescended to see me. On the orders of the gentlemen in your hometown, you asked me to write a birthday article for Feng. You also said that this was done according to the meaning, and Feng also praised me for writing articles that did not violate the ancient writing law. Although this makes me panic and fear, I can't bear it, but understanding my friendship keeps me in mind and won't forget it. I should write a composition immediately and gladly, and try my best to directly write Guo Xiang's noble character and grand ambition, as well as the strategy of assisting the contemporary monarch to rule the people, so as to win the favor of Guo Xiang. But I look at myself and guess the world. I don't think it's feasible. Therefore, I respectfully state my humble opinion and hope that you can make a detailed investigation.

I am an old and sick person and was recommended by the wrong love. I once wrote to tell you that the rich army in this province asked the official department for advice and was not allowed. Then he was ordered to urge him to try his best to come to Beijing; He also wrote a letter for the children to present to the official department, but it was not allowed. I live in a monk's house in Haotian Temple, and I can't get out. I have never left the temple gate for two months. If an adult condescends to visit me, I can't even pay a return visit. I specially asked the children to hold a famous song and come to the door to express their gratitude. Gray hair, loose teeth, dim eyes, can't write regular script. I want to speak my mind then. Fortunately, I still have a glimmer of hope, but also suffer from the mercy of the son of heaven, let me return to the countryside.

Celebrating Guo Xiang's birthday is no small matter. Some of you gentlemen are in Hanyuan, some in Taiwan Province Province, and some in the Ministry, and your reputation has always been very loud. You are all people who focus on your eyes and ears. Write a birthday screen for Guo Xiang publicly, then the article will surely spread in Beijing, and it is impossible to wrap it in a cloth towel and hide it in a box privately. I can't respond to the imperial edict of the son of heaven, but I will write an article to celebrate Guo Xiang's birthday. Don't say that I lack knowledge and can't preach the virtues of Guo Xiang. Even the imperial court will be generous to me, and it will not necessarily blame me for my inability to write. And measured by law, there are both inconsistencies, measured by heart, and anxiety. Even those who don't know think I don't know Guo Xiang. Now, once I write this birthday article, I will be suspected of clinging to Guo Xiang's door, trying to be appointed, deceiving the world and stealing my reputation, and I will be accused. This article not only doesn't deserve Guo Xiang's attention, but also involves Guo Xiang, which is why I don't want to accept this position. If you think about it for me, wouldn't it be as difficult as me?

Actually, it's not like this. Those literati who manage the world's articles and educate talents for the Emperor of Heaven look up to Guo Xiang like the Big Dipper of Mount Tai and bow down to the ground to get its name. They all want to be proud of seeing Guo Xiang once. There are many famous people who are good at writing gorgeous articles, but Guo Xiang is interested in me. I'm not a stone and wood. Where is it that I can't bear to understand this meaning, but I don't do it? Is it so unreasonable? Therefore, I will tell you what I think. I hope you can judge this matter and understand me. Please sue Guo Xiang. If you can get Guo Xiang's favor, you can go back to Huashan to die and become a farmer to realize your wish, plow and farm. You won't forget Guo Xiang's kindness. If you light a lamp at night, read and write, there must be works that will be recorded and praised by poetry.